"I think the main thing is [that] I've got to keep everything really simple," Robidas said. "It's a new team for me. It's the first time in a while, so there's a lot of things going on for me [Tuesday]. But I'm very excited. I've been waiting for that moment for a long time. I'm a little nervous, but at the same time I'm excited, so it's good."

Robidas' debut comes as the Ducks await the results of an MRI exam on defenseman Cam Fowler, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Robidas was acquired from the Dallas Stars before the NHL Trade Deadline to give Anaheim veteran grit after years of being the Ducks' nemesis.

Robidas has not played since Nov. 29 because of a broken leg. He said he has skated for a week without pain. Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said he will manage Robidas' minutes to a degree.

"We'll see how he goes," Boudreau said. "His play is going to indicate how much he plays the first game. We don't want to kill him, but at the same time he seems in pretty good shape. If he's ready to play we'd like him to be a regular."

"He skates really well so I think he'll be OK," Washington coach Adam Oates said. "He's well-coached down below [the American Hockey League]. We're looking for him to match their speed … I think he'll be fine."

Capitals right wing Dustin Penner will make his first appearance in Anaheim since he was traded to Washington for a fourth-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft; the Ducks sent that pick to Dallas for Robidas.

Notes: Selanne returns to the lineup after sitting out Saturday, the second of back-to-back games. Hiller was first off the ice. Getzlaf and Perry did not take part in the morning skate but are expected to play.